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West Virginia in the Civil War

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Wonderful video with Phyllis Baxter. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dn_-ygaZqJ6I&ved=2ahUKEwidlZ-9__PlAhUCZKwKHQm1CqoQo7QBMAJ6BAgAEAY&usg=AOvVaw2U-uyVz7U_Q0bpgFqiYc4y ... See MoreSee Less

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Here is a review of The Seventh West Virginia Infantry. I highly recommend this book.

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It is a solid book. I reviewed it for another journal, but it hasn't appeared as yet. Funny story: I had actually purchased the book and was reading it when they approached me to examine it. I could have saved myself some money!

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We're thankful to be able to experience the beauty and history of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park! The timelessness and beauty of the town come together to transport you to another place and time. As you walk the stone pathways and enter through historic doors, you are connected to the past. Whether you’re witnessing a living history program, exploring the park, or walking along the streets, the experience you’ll get in Harpers Ferry is unique and not something anyone should miss. (NPS Photo/Volunteer E. Doll) ... See MoreSee Less

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We're introducing another one of the wonderful authors we work with for this #FridayFeature! Dennis E. Frye retired as Chief Historian at Harpers Ferry after 20 years of service and another dozen years as a supervisory park ranger at the park. Dennis is the author of 11 books and 104 articles and has been published in every prestigious Civil War magazine. He also is an acclaimed guide, leading tours for the Smithsonian, National Geographic, the New York Times and major universities. Dennis often has appeared as a scholar on national and international television, and he was a principal consultant on three Emmy-award programs (John Brown, Antietam & Maryland in the Civil War). Dennis also is an awarded preservationists, and is a founder and past president of today's American Battlefields Trust. Dennis is a native of the Harpers Ferry area, and his playground was the fortifications of Maryland Heights. ... See MoreSee Less

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Pay tribute to retiring Trust President Jim Lighthizer by contributing to the inauguration of his Legacy Fund. We would be grateful for your tax-deductible donation to help save 338 acres of C...

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Visit one of the round tables this month. Looks like 4 great programs. Civil War Round Tables in West Virginia Stonewall Jackson Civil War Roundtable&...

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Hiking Through History: Civil War Sites on the Appalachian Trail

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Welcome to the Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store! Proceeds from sales go back into the protection of the A.T. experience through volunteer-based conservation led by the ATC, a ...

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Droop Mountain, located three miles south of Hillsboro in Pocahontas County, was the site of one of the most important Civil War battles in West Virginia, as well as the last large-scale engagement fought on our soil. The decisive Union victory ended Confederate efforts to control the new state. Between August and December 1863, Gen. William W. Averell led his Union soldiers in three daring raids. Averell’s second raid resulted in the Battle of Droop Mountain, fought November 6, 1863. Averell, based at Beverly, launched a pincer movement in conjunction with Gen. Alfred N. Duffie, at Charleston, moving to entrap the Confederate forces in the vicinity of Lewisburg. Although the plan failed, Averell’s 5,000-man force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery, clashed with some 1,700 Confederates under Gen. John Echols on the crest of Droop Mountain. Read more at e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/1964 ... See MoreSee Less

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On November 6, 1863, Union troops under General William Averell defeated a Confederate force led by General John Echols at the Battle of Droop Mountain.

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In memoriam: Legendary Civil War historian James I. ‘Bud’ Robertson Jr.

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The founding director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies passed away on Nov. 2 after a long illness. During his 44-year career at Virginia Tech, he taught more than 25&co...

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